DSU | Cyber Survey Booklet

THE BEACOM COLLEGE OF COMPUTER AND CYBER SCIENCES < alumni survey /> SPRING 2023

In 2022 we conducted a survey with 31 cyber professionals who graduated from Dakota State University. From their answers, and with info from a 2021 graduate outcomes report, we’ve created a brief look at what you can accomplish with a DSU degree.

WHAT WAS THE MOST RECENT DEGREE YOU RECEIVED AT DSU?

Cyber Operations 42% Network/Security Administration 29% Computer Science 16% Cyber Defense 9% Mathematics 3% YEAR GRADUATED: 2022 19% 2021 23% 2020 32% 2019 16% 2018 6% 2017 3%

WHAT IS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PROGRAM THAT YOU COMPLETED AT DSU?

71%

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

26%

DOCTORAL DEGREE

3%

MASTER’S DEGREE

DO YOU WORK IN THE PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR?

Private 52% Public 48%

HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH YOUR CURRENT CAREER?

HOW HAS THE PROGRAM YOU COMPLETED AT DSU HELPED YOUR CAREER?

Love Like Indifferent Don’t Like Hate 39% 42% 10% 10% 0%

45% Making a Higher Wage 19% Teaching Opportunities 48% Job in My Field of Choice 19% Research Opportunities 45% Expertise in My Field 10% Other Ways 39% Networking Opportunities 6% Receiving a Promotion 45% More Job Opportunities

WHAT BEST DESCRIBES THE INDUSTRY YOU CURRENTLY WORK IN?

Systems Engineer 3% Threat Intelligence 3% Systems Administration 3% Security Architecture 3% Network Security 3% Cyber Operations 3% Computer Science 3% Computer Forensics 3% IT Support 10% Computer & Technology 10% Information Security 13% Other 26% Cyber Security 16% Other: Insurance 3% Construction 3% Business Intelligence & Analytics 3% Chaos Engineering 3% Factory Worker 3% Higher Education 10%

WHAT IS YOUR ANNUAL SALARY?

WHERE OUR GRADS WORK:

41 of 50 States

Dakota State University Alumni

29% $50,000-$75,000 23% $75,000-$100,000 16% $100,000-$150,000 16% Under $50,000 6% $150,000-$200,000 16% $200,000+ 3% Prefer Not To Say

SINCE GRADUATING, WHAT HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST ADVANTAGE OF RECEIVING YOUR EDUCATION FROM DSU?

“The range of topics covering networking and security. These have come in handy in my current position.”

“The technical/ hands-on learning was a big plus for me.”

“The labs have given me experience on what I’m doing in my everyday work.”

“Having hands on experience from DSU courses helped jump-start my learning curve when starting my career.”

“It’s a great school with a good reputation.”

“The cyber majors available at DSU make resumes look great.”

“Great education at the price, smaller class size, and online class integration.”

“Doing a lot of lab work made it easy to transfer classroom knowledge to the real world.”

HOW LIKELY ARE YOU TO RECOMMEND A PROGRAM FROM DSU TO A COLLEAGUE, FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER?

HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH THE EDUCATION YOU RECEIVED AT DSU?

WHERE OUR GRADS GO:

Likely

88% Satisfied 87%

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